let down meaning and definition

LET DOWN verb

Definition of let down (verb)

1. move something or somebody to a lower position
   • "take down the vase from the shelf"
   • synonyms: bring down, get down, lower, take down
   • antonym: bring up
2. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
   • "Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage"
   • synonyms: disappoint